Isaac Swila
309 Articles
World Cup co-hosts Mexico and Rwanda mark 50 years of diplomatic ties in Nairobi
Currently, Mexico is accredited to Rwanda through its Embassy in Nairobi and maintains an Honorary Consulate in Kigali. Rwanda, in turn, is accredited to Mexico through its Embassy in Washington, D.C.
SWILA: Sadio Mané – football’s purest specimen and Africa’s greatest son in the Nobel Peace Prize conversation
The talk and link to this highest honour does not just stem from Sunday night’s intervention. Before football stardom, Mané is first an incredible human being – deeply religious, deeply down-to-earth, and deeply rooted in humanity. These are causes he has worn with pride over the years. Many of his...
Mexican Ambassador to Kenya Ludlow explains significance of hosting 2026 World Cup
Hosts Mexico have been drawn in Group ‘A’ alongside South Africa—whom they faced at the 2010 World Cup—and South Korea.
National shame? Harambee Stars mauled 8-0 by Senegal's Lions of Teranga
The match was Kenya’s second in the FIFA international window this past week, coming after they fell 0–1 to Equatorial Guinea last Friday at the same venue.
CHAN Final: Morocco take the game by the scruff of the neck
Madagascar, chasing their first title drew the first blood, early in the first half, through a neat half volley by Clavin Felicite before the Atlas Lions of Morocco hauled level through Mohamed Boulaacsout free header.
Basketball Without Borders –where African kids chase NBA dreams
Here in Kigali, that vision is on full display, as the continent’s best emerging talent is put through their paces.
CHAN: Ogam strike sinks Zambia as Harambee Stars set up Madagascar quarterfinal clash
The victory earned each player and member of the technical bench Ksh 2.5 million in bonuses from the government, raising their cumulative earnings in the tournament to Ksh 5 million.
CAF flags Kenya, imposes stadium restriction for Harambee Stars vs Zambia game
Move major blow to Harambee Stars, who have been riding on raucous home support throughout the tournament.
CHAN 2024: Unbowed Harambee Stars slay Moroccan Lions, have quarterfinal in sight
Rryan Wesley Ogam broke the deadlock when he held his nerves to calmly rifle past Moroccan goalie Al Harrar in the 35th minute, driving the partisan Kasarani crowd into delirium.
CHAN 2024: President Ruto rallies Stars, promises lofty cash rewards
The President wished the team success and called on all Kenyans to rally behind the national team.